Feast on Seasonal, Local Hairy Crab

Feast on Seasonal, Local Hairy Crab

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Hairy crab is one of Shanghai's top culinary delicacies, but the crustacean is only at peak deliciousness during the 9th and 10th lunar month of the Chinese calendar. During this tour, we will find out why people are willing to pay hundreds of dollars for a taste of these delicious crustaceans.
First, we will head to one of Shanghai's best xiaolongbao shops to taste a seasonal specialty of pure hairy crab dumplings. We'll also sample their pork & hairy crab roe dumplings dipped in rice vinegar flavored with shredded ginger. Our next stop is a hidden noodle shop that you would never guess sells one of Shanghai's best bowls of hairy crab roe noodles - all underneath a tarp in the Old City. This might be the last year it's in business, as the wrecking ball is coming for this side of the city.
Finally, we'll end our feast at a restaurant that offers a special hairy crab menu during peak season. We'll eat whole crabs, paired with a flight of yellow wine (Huangjiu), to bring out the crab's sweetness - and balance our qi, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Also on the table will be several regional dishes, to round out our meal.

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Topher & Team

We are a small group of local and expat friends who have a passion for sharing Shanghai's amazing food scene with guests. No more tourist dining traps! We know exactly where you should be eating so you have an authentic meal, and never waste a mouthful while on vacation.
The best local spots can be hard to find and order at - let us show you the way!

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Old Town: You’ll see how locals live (and eat) in one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, just on the outskirts of Shanghai’s former walled city. This downtown location is just blocks away from some of the city's most expensive real estate, making it a highly desirable spot for developers. Many of the centuries-old laneways are slated for destruction over the next few years, so this authentic Shanghainese neighborhood is changing fast.